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A self-guided walking tour itinerary of Genoa to take in many different areas of this seaside city, even if you have just a day to spare. With Slow Fish coming up again this May, here’s my guide to take in many different areas of Genoa, even if you have just a day to spare.
Read the full article with my photos on The Grand Wine Tour.
Want to see more photos from my trip to the 2015 edition of Slow Fish? Take a look here. ... Read More >>

Edith Elise Jaomazava moved from Madagascar to Italy 20 years ago, setting up Atelier Madagascar in Turin to showcase the breadth of high quality spices that her family grows and collects there themselves - including the plumpest of vanilla beans, voatsperifery (a type of wild black pepper) and dried curls of lemongrass.
Read the full article with my photos and Italian translation on Le strade di Torino. ... Read More >>

So, you're in Turin and you're looking for somewhere good to eat?
Here's a list of all my favourite spots (plus places I'd recommend when someone is looking to eat somewhere in a particular neighbourhood), organised by the type of food on offer, and next to each venue name you'll find the zona it's located in within the city. It's by no means exhaustive – I've been living here for a year and a half and there's still plenty more to discover – but I'll be continuously updating this article as I discover new and noteworthy places.
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In Sicily’s hilltop town of Monreale, one pasticcièra is keeping alive traditional biscuits once prepared there by Catholic nuns in the 16th Century.
Read the full article with my photos on SBS Food. ... Read More >>

Dry aged for almost a year using an experimental technique developed by butcher Anthony Puharich, the one and only steak on the menu at Sydney's Firedoor restaurant is a labour of love for he and head chef and owner Lennox Hastie.
Read the full profile written for the Fink Group – owners of a number of award-winning Australian restaurants, including Sydney’s Quay, Bennelong and Firedoor. ... Read More >>

The air’s turned frosty, snow will soon be falling, and you’re after something toasty to warm your cockles. Whether spiked with alcohol or espresso – or both – these are the hot Italian drinks typically on offer in different regions during late fall and winter. From creamy creations rich with egg yolk to wine- and spirit-based cocktails, there’s a calming, restorative drink for everyone.
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Though Venice can tend to serve up inflated restaurant prices – and often poor quality meals – in more touristy areas, these pint-sized street food spots offer affordable fare to carry along on your canal-side stroll. Here are a few addresses worth remembering.
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Today I did a live video on my Facebook page talking all things kombucha.
That might not sound like anything super crazy, but I personally found the thought of doing in-the-moment, digitally broadcasted public speaking on a specific topic totally terrifying. No going back and splicing out those mistakes. No re-dos of words stumbled over. No photoshopping out that double chin!
Turns out, talking about something you're already obsessed with – already dying to chat about with people – isn't really that scary.
And I'm completely obsessed with kombucha.
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Sue McIntyre and Greg Carton started out with a five-year plan for farming oysters – they loved it so much, they’re still at it 20 years later. On the far New South Wales south coast, Pambula Lake’s pristine waters is combined with their knowledge of and care for the local environment to make for perfectly balanced, award-winning oysters.
Read the full producer profile written for the Fink Group – owners of a number of award-winning Australian restaurants, including Sydney’s Quay, Bennelong and Firedoor. ... Read More >>

Liguria may be best-known by foreigners for its umbrella-capped beaches and the cliff-side towns of the Cinque Terre region. However, a short trip inland reveals a dramatically different landscape peppered with medieval villages like the enchanted Triora, Liguria.
Read the full article on The Grand Wine Tour.
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Carloforte is famed for its bluefin tuna, where salted tuna hearts, slow-cooked tripe, dried bottarga, and oil-drenched offcuts are the backbone of its traditional island cuisine.
Read my full article with my photos on MUNCHIES. ... Read More >>

I’m an Australian writer based in Turin, Italy, covering food, sustainability and travel. Here you’ll find my online portfolio and journal, including my published writing and photography clips, plus pieces I’ve put together just for this site. Thanks for visiting!